Easy and comforting Slow Cooker Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thighs is a perfect weeknight dinner. Its got that perfect sweet and sour taste which is so good. Juicy Chicken thighs cooked in a flavorful teriyaki pineapple sauce, topped with broccoli, bell peppers and sesame seeds, so good and perfectly served with rice. 🍚
Summer is finally here and the absolute last thing I want to do is turn on the oven or stand over a hot skillet. It is the perfect season for effortless dump and go slow cooker meals, you can try these Summer Crock-Pot Meals for Sultry Hot Days which are dump & forget - Slow cooker meals for summer 😋
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On a particularly busy day recently, I grabbed some frozen chicken thighs straight from the freezer and tossed them right into the crockpot. I did not use a single drop of oil.
I just poured in one full cup of pineapple juice along with one cup of pineapple chunks, a few tablespoons of teriyaki sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and pepper. I put the lid on, set it to cook for six hours, and went about my day. Try this Easy Ginger Pineapple Chicken (10 min), its a stovetop version of this same recipe and super easy to make as well.
When I came back home, the house smelled absolutely amazing. I quickly mixed some cornstarch with water to thicken the sauce, stirred in some chopped bell peppers and green onions, and dinner was ready. You can try these Easy & Healthy Crockpot Dinner recipes for days when you are too tired to cook
Why you should definetly make this Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken ✅😋🧑🍳
- Easy weeknight dinner, just a simple dump and forget recipe, try these Yummy & Easy Dinner Recipes for Lazy Weeknights
- Budget friendly dinner recipe, the entire recipe will cost you around 11 dollars.
- Its a hearty comforting family friendly dinner which serves around six people
- Perfect when you crave takeout but hate the greasy food from takeaways
- Make it your own, a perfect refrigerator cleanup recipe, add in veggies of your choice, from Zucchini to Squash to Onions to Mushrooms to Carrots, you can add it all.
- You're gonna love the tropical flavors of Pineapple along with the sweet and sour Teriyaki flavors.
- You can use Chicken Breasts as well, however I highly recommend you using Chicken thighs as they are juicier and so delicious.
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🍽️ Ingredients You Will Need
- Frozen chicken thighs
- One full cup of pineapple juice
- One cup of pineapple chunks
- A few tablespoons of teriyaki sauce
- Minced garlic
- Minced ginger
- Salt and black pepper
- Cornstarch
- Water
- Chopped bell peppers
- Green onions
🧑🍳 How to Make It
Step 1. Place your frozen chicken thighs directly into the bottom of the slow cooker without any oil.
Step 2. Pour the pineapple juice over the chicken, then add the pineapple chunks, teriyaki sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and pepper.
Step 3. Cover the pot and let everything cook on a low setting for six hours while you go about your day.
Step 4. Once you return home and the cooking time is up, mix equal parts cornstarch and water in a small glass to create a thickening mixture.
Step 5. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker along with your chopped bell peppers and green onions. Stir everything well and let it heat for a few minutes until the sauce becomes beautifully thick and glossy.
💚 Variations and Substitutions
This dish is incredibly versatile.
- If you prefer your meals on the sweeter side, you can easily add a little extra pineapple juice to the mix.
- For those who like a spicy kick, simply stir in some chili flakes or your favorite hot sauce. Try using this Pineapple Chili Sauce for your recipe.
- To make this a truly wholesome and easy complete meal, try tossing in some cooked noodles right at the end.
- The noodles soak up that sweet and savory sauce perfectly.
- In stead of Teriyaki Sauce you can use other Asian glaze or sauce like this Homemade BBQ Sauce or this Homemade Hot Sauce or Homemade Hoisin Sauce Recipe
🧊 Storage Instructions
Allow any leftover chicken and sauce to cool completely before moving it to an airtight storage container. Keep the container in the refrigerator for up to four days. When you are ready to enjoy it again, just reheat portions in the microwave until they are warmed all the way through.
This easy dinner has completely saved my summer weeknights. It delivers all those wonderful takeout flavors without any of the heavy lifting or heating up the kitchen. I hope your family enjoys this delicious meal as much as mine does.
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Slow Cooker Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thighs (Dump & Go)
INGREDIENTS
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup Diced Pineapples
- 4 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- ½ inch ginger grated
- salt & pepper as per taste
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch + 4 tablespoon water (to make cornstarch slurry)
- 1 medium sized bell pepper any color or a mix of three - diced
- ½ cup Broccoli florets
- green onions finely chopped for garnish
- sesame seeds for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the frozen chicken thighs directly into the bottom of your slow cooker. You do not need to add any oil or cooking spray.
- Pour the full cup of pineapple juice and the cup of pineapple chunks over the chicken. Add the teriyaki sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper.
- Cover the pot with the lid and set the temperature to low. Let everything cook undisturbed for six hours. You can cook for 2-3 hours on high as well.
- Right before serving, whisk the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl or glass until a smooth slurry forms. Stir the cornstarch slurry, chopped bell peppers, broccoli florets, and sliced green onions directly into the slow cooker liquid. Give it a good stir to coat the chicken. Cover and keep on warm mode for 10 - 20 min.
- Leave the lid off and let it sit for about ten minutes so the sauce can transform into a thick, beautiful glaze. Serve warm over a bed of fluffy rice or toss with fresh noodles.
Notes
- Sweetness Adjustment: If you prefer a much sweeter takeout style profile, feel free to drizzle in a little extra pineapple juice or a tablespoon of brown sugar.
- Add Some Heat: Toss in a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce with the bell peppers if you want a spicy contrast to the sweet fruit.
- Make it a Noodle Bowl: Boil some quick ramen or stir fry noodles separately and toss them straight into the thickened sauce at the very end for an easy one pot style meal.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in a sealed container inside the refrigerator for up to four days and reheat thoroughly in the microwave.
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